Dorothy Faye Copeland Obituary
We announce the death of Dorothy Faye Copeland of Dade City, Florida, who passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 86. Dorothy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Faye Copeland to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Virgil Odell Hobbs and Evelyn Estelle Hobbs; her son Melvin Ray Hicks (Michele); and her siblings, Virgil Ray Hobbs, Ralph Lamar Hobbs, Emily "Delores" Hicks and Carlton Gabriel Hobbs.
She is survived by: her husband Marcus Copeland of Dade City; her children, Tony Hicks (Annie), Lonnie Hicks (Danielle), Marcus Copeland (Tammy) and Patricia Dispenza (Richard); her grandchildren, Kristy Kassabaum, Adam Hicks, Kevin Hicks, Mark Hicks, Kaeleigh Hicks, Jason Hicks, Donald Hough III, Britteny Copeland, Ryan Copeland, Falon Raimondi, Marcus Wayne Copeland and Kyle Copeland; her great grandchildren, Natalie Kassabaum, McKenzie Hicks, Nolan Kassabaum, Kye Hicks, Laykin Hicks, Keeley Kassabaum, Kenah Daniel, Addison Copeland, McKenzie Hough, Logan Malloy, Owen Malloy, Maddison Raimondi and Carter Copeland; and her siblings, Elvie "Grace" Hart, Clinton Odell Hobbs and John Wayne Hobbs. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and other family members.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Legacy Community Church of God (14520 21st St, Dade City, FL 33523). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 18th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
